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Lopsided Smile, Asymmetric Eyebrows, Jaw Pain :( - Beverly Hills, CA

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I came to Dr. Firouz to get chin fillers because I...

gettingthere2016
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I came to Dr. Firouz to get chin fillers because I have a relatively weak chin. He suggested to do masseter botox instead, but I wanted the chin fillers. I do clench my jaw constantly and grind my teeth, so I agreed to do both as I've heard it helping other people. He also said it'll slim my face and thus make my chin appear stronger, as well as "I do this ALL THE TIME". I got 28 in my left and 33 on my right side. I also requested for my brows to be lifted a tiny bit, so I was injected 2 units on each side.
Fast forward to now. I am unable to smile properly, my right side feels paralyzed and I can't close it properly so I constantly look completely lopsided and my mouth doesn't "line up" anymore. I also have weird sensations in my right jaw every couple of hours. I do notice a slimming effect, but one side is way thinner than the other, only contributing to my strange appearance. My one brow is higher than the other, but that doesn't bother me as much as my abnormal appearance when talking/smiling. I've since learned that the botox was placed too anteriorly into the smile muscle as well, meaning I'm stuck with this for MONTHS. I'm absolutely ashamed, angry and sad that it turned out this way….it's a shame since the entire office staff is absolutely amazing! Not going to get botox in a while, that's for sure.
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Jimmy S. Firouz, MD, FACS

Jimmy S. Firouz, MD, FACS

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.8 | 28 Reviews
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June 24, 2016

Thank you for sharing your experience. I hope you find support here in the community.

November 24, 2017
I did the same thing but fortunately my doctor only used 10 units on each side or I would probably be a lot worse. I can’t smile now and look like a ventriloquist dummy. I’ve been doing a lot of facial and neck exercises and that has helped a little bit. I don’t look so freakish now but still can’t smile. I was told my several doctors on here I just have to wait until it wears off but you might need to see a doctor now since your face is uneven. I feel bad for you because I know what it is like.